Summer garden weddings are colorful, fun, and playful. The longer daylight hours are perfect for a wedding reception. We’ve seen so many nostalgic elements: sparkler exits to remind you of the Fourth of July (can’t you just smell that?!), to lawn game layouts in the grass for guests. Bonus points if there are lightning bugs at dusk!

One of my favorite summer wedding trends right now is keeping your guests cool with an elevated version of the lemonade stand from your childhood. Whether it’s a signature cocktail at the bar (blackberry gin lemonade, anyone?), or a self-serve bucket of bottles in ice near the outdoor dancefloor, your guests will surely be thankful for the refreshment.